Sonny’s Smokin’ Showdown Invitational is an epic BBQ battle between the nation’s top pitmasters. Think you have what it takes to smoke the competition? Come put your skills to the test.
The nation’s top pitmasters are comin’ to Central Florida to put their skills to the test. Come watch the action in person, plus enjoy live music, fun and games for kids, and of course, delicious BBQ.
The nation’s top pitmasters are comin’ to put their skills to the test. And thousands of BBQ fans, families, entertainers and fellow competitors will be there to watch the action live. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this epic event.

This isn’t some backyard BBQ battle. This is an epic BBQ invitational. Where the nation’s best pitmasters have to qualify at other competitions before they’re even eligible to enter. Once you’re in, the true test of smokin’ strength begins.

Better bring your A game and put your best meat forward. Because you’ve got one shot to make BBQ history and claim your share of glory and prizes, including $68,000 in cold hard cash. Good luck. You’re gonna need it.

This isn’t some backyard BBQ battle. This is an epic BBQ invitational where teams of the nation’s best pitmasters have to qualify at national BBQ competitions before they can come put their smokin’ skills to the test.

Once here, they’re going smoker to smoker to compete for BBQ glory and their share of $49,625 cash. And you get to watch it all go down, live and in person.

This isn’t some backyard BBQ battle. This is a national BBQ invitational of epic proportions that draws thousands from around the country to witness the action, excitement, live music and entertainment, amazing BBQ and so much more. And you can join the ranks of our exceptional partners and sponsors who help make it all possible.

Once your team has qualified, you’ll receive an invitation with your Pitmaster registration code. Enter your code using the link below to register your team.
Don’t miss your chance to be a part of one of the most fun, exciting and talked about BBQ competitions of the year.
Don’t miss your chance to be a part of one of the most fun, exciting and talked about BBQ competitions of the year.